垐 (cí) - To build up with earth or soil & to pile up earth

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cí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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垐 · cí

To build up with earth or soil;

to pile up earth;

an ancient term for construction using earth.

To build up with earth or soilto pile up earthan ancient term for construction using earth.

Usage highlights

Building up earthPiling up soilEarth construction methodEarth platformLayered earth structure

Synonyms

  • 筑— to build, construct
  • 堆— to pile up, heap
  • 垒— to build by piling up

Antonyms

  • 拆— to demolish, tear down
  • 毁— to destroy, ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient city walls were built up with earth (垐土).
  • They piled up soil to construct the platform (垐台).
  • This method of construction involves layering earth (垐筑).

Collocations

  • Building up earth(垐土)
  • Piling up soil(垐壤)
  • Earth construction method(垐筑)
  • Earth platform(垐台)
  • Layered earth structure(垐层)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 垐 represents ancient construction techniques using earth and soil, important in early Chinese architecture.
  • The character reflects historical methods of building foundations, walls, and platforms through earth accumulation.

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